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Hinenoya, Kimiko; Gatbonton, Elizabeth – Modern Language Journal, 2000
Investigated the role in second language (L2) learning of ethnocentrism, cultural and personality traits, and acceptance of values and beliefs expressed in myths and proverbs. Japanese adults (n-108) living in North American were asked how much they agreed with or accepted statements expressing ethnocentric views about Japanese culture and…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Cultural Traits, English (Second Language), Ethnocentrism
Marsh, David – 1994
Like Antarctica, the fields of cross- and intercultural communication are claimed by many, explored by not so many, and understood by perhaps rather few. The most popular references in this area reflect a "maximalist" perspective, generally cross-cultural, which advocates the view that culture is a monolithic and static entity and that…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Communication Research, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Influences
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Urch, George E. – Social Studies, 1975
Lists of approaches, principles, and concepts, useful in the development of non-western curricula are presented in order to help teachers attempting to broaden the perspectives of their pupils about the world they live in. (JH)
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Cultural Education, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach
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Else, Gerald F. – Daedalus, 1974
The three large problems in American higher education discussed in this article are 1) increasing uncertainity about the purpose of higher education; 2) increasing emphasis on passive study of abstractions; and 3) increasing monolingualism, a symbol a ethnocentrism or American "hybris." (JH)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Ethnocentrism, General Education, Higher Education
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London, Herbert – Social Studies, 1975
The role of decentralization in fomenting ethnic exclusiveness, ending citizen estrangement from government, and providing a model of society and government for both liberals and conservatives is examined. (DE)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Change, Decentralization, Ethnocentrism
Petzold, Matthias – 1983
When viewing the current status of psychology in terms of membership in international psychological associations, it appears that large parts of the world are grossly underrepresented, with only 4 psychologists per million in Asia and Africa compared to 424 per million in North America. Having originated in Western Europe and North America in the…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Developmental Psychology
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Burnouf, Laura – Canadian Social Studies, 2004
This paper examines the whole notion of global education by discussing theoretical and practical understandings by major figures in the field. Global education is a recent addition in social studies and there are many different understandings and conceptual which effectively teach the concepts in schools as part of the entire curriculum. A review…
Descriptors: Global Education, Social Studies, World Views, Cultural Awareness
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Riley, George A. – Anthropological Linguistics, 1975
Students at the University of Guam were surveyed to determine their feelings of ethnocentrism and their use of the native language, Chamorro. Data show students to be only mildly ethnocentric, and there appears to be no correlation between ethnocentrism and reported use of Chamorro. (CHK)
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Chamorro, Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics
Thomas, Charles W. – 1978
The Social Sciences have a conceptual framework that is outside of cultural pluralism and hence, beyond a respect for the dignity of all individuals. There is a continual need to balance the control function of science with its function as a potential agent of social change. However, the scientific method is a controlled inquiry based on a…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnocentrism
Silberstein, Fred B.; Jordan, Leonard H., Jr. – 1975
Dominant-ethnic group conflict can be treated as either an independent or dependent variable. In this paper, dominant-ethnic conflict is discussed as the dependent variable. The paper's objectives are to: (1) present a preliminary sociological realistic theory of dominant-ethnic conflict; (2) compare and contrast the theory in terms of 2 types of…
Descriptors: Conflict, Culture Conflict, Definitions, Ethnic Groups
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Janis, Ralph – Journal of Ethnic Studies, 1978
Marriage, baptism, membership, and church committee records are used in this paper to trace the form and evolution of the social boundaries which Detroit's white Anglo-American Protestants created for themselves at various levels of social contact. Together, these records provide an indication of small group associational patterns in an urban…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Ethnocentrism, Family Mobility, Intergroup Relations
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Hareven, Tamara K. – Daedalus, 1978
Discusses the resurgence of interest in American society in searching for roots and reconstructing family histories. Topics discussed include oral history, family narratives, and folklore. Considers implications of this search in terms of common culture and common social goals. (DB)
Descriptors: American Culture, Ethnocentrism, Family Characteristics, Generation Gap
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Cogan, John J.; Enloe, Walter – Social Education, 1987
Describes two recent international incidents which tell a great deal about the Japanese "world view." The incidents regard the content of a new Japanese history textbook (protested by South Korea), and alleged racist remarks of Prime Minister Nakasone. Claims the two are related and provide lessons for our own version of history and conduct. (JDH)
Descriptors: Conflict, Ethnocentrism, Global Approach, Intercultural Communication
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Nobles, Wade W. – Negro Educational Review, 1987
The measurement of mental functioning is problematic, especially when Blacks are being assessed. Eurocentric paradigms and expectations are being used to assess Africentric psychology and behavior. Traditional psychometric instruments attempt to reaffirm a belief in the superiority of European culture. Scholars must search for universals in mental…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Bias
Simpson, Elizabeth Leonie – Notre Dame Journal of Education, 1972
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Educational Objectives, Ethnocentrism
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